13th Annual Meeting of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of North America

Course Description

The 13th Annual Meeting of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of North America meeting will be a one-and-a-half day meeting featuring didactic lectures, debates and interactive panel discussions, with audience-driven participation and question/answer sessions. The meeting also will include abstract poster sessions selected by a scientific review committee. Internationally and nationally recognized experts will underscore the state-of-the-art new relevant information in areas including obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. Specific areas that will be presented during the meeting will focus on new insights into the science of diabetes; glucose management; diabetes prevention; preconception care, nutrition, exercise, weight gain and obesity; pharmacokinetic considerations; diagnosis and consequences of diabetic fetopathy.

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Agenda

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Faculty


COURSE DIRECTOR Menachem Miodovnik, MD Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology MedStar Washington Hospital Center Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC	E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA Vice President for Medical Affairs University of Maryland John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Oded Langer, MD, PhD Knoxville, TN

GUEST FACULTY
Vanita R. Aroda, MD Scientific Director, MedStar Community Clinical Research Center MedStar Health Research Institute Hyattsville, MD Assistant Professor, Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC David Barker, MD, PhD Attending Physician Professor, Clinical Epidemiology University of Southampton Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR Steve N. Caritis, MD Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Pittsburgh Magee Women's Hospital University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Patrick M. Catalano, MD Director, Center for Reproductive Health MetroHealth Medical Center Professor, Reproductive Biology Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Aaron B. Caughey, MD, PhD Director, Center for Women's Health Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR C. Andrew Combs, MD, PhD Attending Physician Obstetrix Medical Group Campbell, CA Donald R. Coustan, MD Attending Physician, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, RI Maisa Feghali, MD MFM and Obstetric Pharmacology Fellow Magee Women's Hospital University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Clinical Instructor University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Jacob (Jed) E. Friedman, PhD Director, NIH Center for Human Nutrition Research Metabolism Core Laboratory Department of Pediatrics, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics University of Colorado Denver, CO Matthew W. Gillman, MD, SM Professor and Director, Obesity Prevention Program Department of Population Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Alan E. Guttmacher, MD Director, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Carol J. Homko, PhD Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Center Temple University Associate Research Professor, Departments of Medicine and OB/GYN Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Jane C. Khoury, PhD Associate Professor, Biostatistics Divisions of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and Endocrinology Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH Siri L. Kjos, MD, MSEd Chief, Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Director, Residency Training Program Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Gideon Koren, MD Director, The Motherisk Program The Hospital for Sick Children Professor, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Medical Genetics University of Toronto Professor, Medicine, Pediatrics and Physiology/Pharmacology Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology University of Western Ontario Toronto, CANADA Helain J. Landy, MD Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC Justin P. Lavin Jr., MD Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Akron General Medical Center Emeritus Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Northeast Ohio Medical University Akron, OH John C. McLenithan, PhD Assistant Professor, Medicine and Physiology University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD	Thomas R. Moore, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Reproductive Medicine University of California, San Diego School of Medicine La Jolla, CA Wanda K. Nicholson, MD Director, Diabetes and Obesity Core Center for Women's Health Research Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC Ava Port, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Uma M. Reddy, MD, MPH Attending Physician, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division MedStar Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC Medical Officer, Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Roberto Romero, MD Chief, Perinatology Research Branch Program Director, Obstetrics and Perinatology Intramural Division, NICHD, NIH, DHHS Bethesda, MD Professor, Molecular Obstetrics and Genetics Center for Molecular Medicine Wayne State University Professor, Epidemiology Michigan State University Detroit, MI Barak M. Rosenn, MD Director, Division of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY Siegfried Rotmensch, MD Director, Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Clinical Health Sciences Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology David Geffen School of Medicine University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Christina Scifres, MD Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Nawar M. Shara, PhD Director, Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology MedStar Research Health Institute Hyattsville, MD Director, Biostatistics Core Georgetown-Howard Universities Clinical and Translational Science Center Assistant Professor, Medicine Division of Endocrinology Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC Baha M. Sibai, MD Visiting Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, TX Richard B. Simerly, PhD Director, Developmental Neuroscience Program Deputy Director, The Saban Research Institute Children's Hospital Los Angeles Professor, Department of Pediatrics Professor, Department of Biological Sciences University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Yoram Sorokin, MD Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit, MI Jason G. Umans, MD, PhD Scientific Director, Core Research Laboratory Director, Center for Clinical & Translational Science MedStar Health Research Institute Associate Director, General Clinical Research Center Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC Gerard H. A. Visser, MD President, European Association Perinatal Medicine Emeritus, Professor Obstetrics University Medical Center Utrecht, THE NETHERLANDS Arnon Wiznitzer, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Helen Schneider Hospital for Women Deputy Director, Rabin Medical Center Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, ISRAEL Yariv Yogev, MD Chairman, The Israeli Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine Director, Division of Obstetrics & Delivery Ward Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Helen Schneider Hospital for Women Rabin Medical Center Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, ISRAEL

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Registration

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Fees:
Physician: $150
Resident/Fellow: $75
Allied Health Professional: $50

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations made in writing by September 17, 2013 will be subject to a 50% penalty. No refunds will be given after September 17, 2013. Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone. In the unlikely event that the course is canceled, MedStar Washington Hospital Center will refund the registration fee, but is not responsible for any travel costs.

Please call 202-877-8220 or email WHCCME@gmail.com if you any questions or need any additional information.

VENUE INFORMATION

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 234-0700
http://www.omnihotels.com/
FindAHotel/WashingtonDCShoreham.aspx

The Omni Shoreham Hotel is located in the Rock Creek Park area of northwest Washington, DC and is within walking distance to restaurants, the National Zoo, and the Metro.

Reservations at the Omni Hotel can be made two ways:
By clicking the link below and selecting "Book Now"

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/
WashingtonDCShoreham/MeetingFacilities/Diabetesin
PregnancyStudyGroup10.aspx

or

By calling Omni Reservations at 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-849-6664). When making reservations by phone please indicate that you are part of the "Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group".

Our preferred discount room block is available from Wednesday, October 30, 2013 through Saturday, November 2, 2013. Single or double-occupancy rooms are $229 per night plus 14.5% tax. The cut-off date for making reservations is Wednesday, October 9, 2013.

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Abstracts

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of North America Scientific Committee invites you to submit abstracts of original investigations for consideration at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of North America. Abstracts should constitute recent original research (basic, preclinical and clinical studies are equally encouraged) in the field of diabetes in pregnancy, obesity in pregnancy, and diabetes-associated hypertension and metabolic syndrome. The content may include portions of prior abstracts and/or manuscripts submitted or presented elsewhere.

ABSTRACT CATEGORIES

Risk factors for the development of gestational diabetes
Pharmacologic therapy
Nutrition, exercise and weight gain
Bench research
Prevention of diabetes in pregnancy
Translational research in diabetes
Fetal/neonatal complications
Maternal complications

RECOGNITION
1. Posters will be displayed throughout the meeting on November 1-2, 2013.
2. The top 3 posters will receive awards.

SUBMISSION DETAILS
Abstracts must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET, on July 31, 2013.

All abstract submitters will be notified of acceptance status no later than August 21, 2013.

If you have any questions, please call 202-877-7947 or send an email to WHCCME@gmail.com.

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Course Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Apply principles learned regarding the role of inflammation and adipokines to better recognize those at risk for and treat patients with diabetes in pregnancy

• Consult appropriate subspecialists to create an integrated team that will deliver optimal care for the diabetic pregnant patient

• Evaluate the pros and cons of pharmacologic options and glucose monitoring strategies. Furthermore, recognize the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic type, dose and frequency for the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy and apply this information to individualize patient care

• Identify patients at highest risk for diabetic embryopathy by recognizing the mechanisms that lead to the abnormal fetal development and perform appropriate studies to make the diagnosis

TARGET AUDIENCE

This conference is intended for obstetricians, gynecologists, geneticists, endocrinologists, family practitioners, internists, nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, diabetic educators, residents, fellows, and students.

CME ACCREDITATION

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

MedStar Washington Hospital Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANY COMMERCIAL INTEREST

As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of MedStar Washington Hospital Center to require that everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest prior to the educational activity.

The ACCME considers relationships of the person involved in the CME activity to include financial relationships of a spouse or partner. Any individual who refuses to disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified from participating in the CME activity. For an individual with no relevant financial relationship(s), the participants must be informed that no conflicts of interest or financial relationships exist.

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